Story: The Youngest Volunteer

Eight-year-old Mia thought she was too small to help after the hurricane flooded her town. While the grown-ups hauled ruined furniture, she felt useless. Then she noticed the exhausted volunteers had nothing to drink. Mia set up a small table, filled cups with water, and handed them out with a smile all afternoon. By evening, the tired workers told her mother that Mia's water and cheer had kept them going. Mia realized that no one is too small to make a difference.

Article: How Communities Recover from Floods

After a flood, a community's recovery depends on many people working together. Volunteers remove damaged materials to prevent mold, while others provide food and water to keep workers strong. Local groups organize donations of clothing and supplies. Recovery is faster when everyone, from trained crews to ordinary neighbors, contributes what they can. Even small acts of help add up to a stronger, faster recovery.